How to Work From Home Productively (Setting Up Your Workspace)

1. Separate your workspace from the rest of the home if possible.

2.  Don’t work from your bed. It will encourage midday napping and ruin productivity.

3. Throw out any garbage.

4. Tidy off your desk. A clear desk is a clear mind!

5. Find a comfortable chair so you won’t be distracted by back pain.

6. Bring a sweater or blanket for temperature changes.

7. Use a desk fan for hot flashes.

8. Use an adjustable standing desk to avoid long-term back issues.

9. Listen to instrumental music.

10. Use headphones to eliminate distractions.

11. Pick a good keyboard to promote fast typing.

12. Use an aromatherapy vaporizer with mint or citrus essential oils to increase energy and add a positive scent.

13. Use software like Flux to automatically set your monitor’s color to match the natural light and thus reduce eye strain.

14. Use multiple monitors to allow for flexibility and increased work speed.

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